Saturday, June 21, 2014

'We want peace'

Pope
Francis walks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during an
arrival ceremony at the presidential palace in Bethlehem, West Bank, May
25.

Pope Francis has put a twist on the interreligious prayer gathering
by inviting political leaders, Israeli President Shimon Peres and
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, "to come to the Vatican to pray
together with me for peace." “We want peace for us and for our neighbors. We seek prosperity and peace of mind for ourselves and for others alike.”